HOUR 3<\/p>\n
DESTINY<\/p>\n
As a child, I played with dolls,<\/p>\n
An unconscious yearning,<\/p>\n
a training.<\/p>\n
When I grew older<\/p>\n
I looked after my younger siblings,<\/p>\n
honing my protective skills,<\/p>\n
and waiting.<\/p>\n
I loved my freedom,<\/p>\n
my individuality,<\/p>\n
my body.<\/p>\n
Yet I was ready to surrender<\/p>\n
all three,<\/p>\n
to the children I wanted.<\/p>\n
I surrendered.<\/p>\n
I was fulfilled.<\/p>\n
I loved my role,<\/p>\n
to feed, protect and<\/p>\n
nourish.<\/p>\n
Today, they are grown.<\/p>\n
I still feed them,<\/p>\n
protect them,<\/p>\n
and nourish them<\/p>\n
With my love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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